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Charleston Electric
4.7(
359
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Serving Charleston, SC and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2005

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Electrician stated needed to determine where in ground wires were damaged but provided times of consult by company owner that were not acceptable for us. He gave us 2 days between 10a- 12p and being a female, did not understand exactly what he was suggesting for repair so asked to return and discuss with spouse but they were not flexible for a visit at 5pm- 6pm or any weekend to obtain an estimate. As many households have working homeowners I find this unacceptable to only have availability with these hours. Felt he was not sure of cause of problem"
20kw Cummins Onan Generator
Electrical Panel Upgrade
Bathroom remodel
20 KW Cummins Onan Generator
10 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by91%of homeowners
Dreamworxs General Contracting, Inc.
5.0(
12
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Serving Charleston, SC and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1992

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Exceptional! Jeff came to look.at the problem w my generator and in the process of diagnosing it, found the problem did not require the extensive fix proposed by another electrician. He fixed it, saving me hundreds. The other "fix" would have ended up w the exact same work done, only replacing more that frankly didn't need replacing. We plan to hire Dreamworxs for more general repairs."
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Our Work

+20

Response time3 hrs
Response rate93%
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Powerful Electrical LLC
4.4(
27
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Serving Charleston, SC and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Stan was punctual, friendly, informative and extremely knowledgeable. The work he did was neat and he was very reasonably priced. I highly recommend Stan for any of your electrical needs!"
Electrical Project
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Electrical Project

+101

Response time1 day
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by87%of homeowners
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Total Entertainment Solutions
4.7(
156
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Serving Charleston, SC and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2014

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Jordan is an exceptional young man. He arrived on time, troubleshot my equipmenrt, and took 2 components back to his shop He repaired one but could not fix the other because parts are no longer available for it."
TV Mount
Watch TV Anywhere
commercial tv mount
Outdoor living
Custom mount

+34

Response time2 days
41 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by95%of homeowners
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MR. ELECTRIC OF CHARLESTON, SC
4.5(
12
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Serving Charleston, SC and surrounding areas

Approved

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

"Ryan and Adam did a fabulous job installing a new breaker panel, with generator interlock switch, a power cut-off switch, and house surge protection. We plugged my new portable generator, plugged it in, and simulated a power loss and was able to run everything I needed. Total cost was about $5 to $7K less than a whole house generator, plus we got a new breaker panel bringing everything up to code. On time, on budget. Great job!"
Response time1 day
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by72%of homeowners
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FAQs for generator repair projects in Charleston, SC

Always start by confirming the pro’s license number, insurance coverage, and experience level. Visit the electrician’s website, scan recent customer reviews, and verify credentials with your local labor department. Request proof of liability insurance and at least two references that you can contact. These quick checks take only a few minutes but go a long way toward ensuring safe, code-compliant work and protecting your home in the event of an issue.

Grouping several electrical jobs into one appointment means you pay a single service-call fee and one set of travel expenses. Instead of asking a pro to return three separate times for outlets, switches, and fixtures, have everything tackled in one visit. The electrician stays productive, and you avoid extra trip charges, often shaving a sizable chunk off the final bill without compromising quality.

DIY electrical work can be dangerous and, in many areas, illegal without a license. One miswired connection risks shocks, fires, or expensive damage. Licensed electricians carry the right tools, follow local code, and know how to shut down power safely before they start. Hiring a pro may cost more upfront, but it protects your home, family, and insurance coverage in the long run.

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